Review - Blessed: A History of the American Prosperity Gospel

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I’d had this book on my wishlist for a while; it seemed like the prosperity gospel was as popular as it was egregiously wrong—and it was increasing in both respects. It seemed so impossible to take it all seriously; I was hoping someone could help me understand its origins and teachings.

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Joel Osteen makes the cover of Success magazine

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“Houston megachurch pastor and best-selling author Joel Osteen says he doesn’t hear the critics of his ‘prosperity gospel’ who say he causes people to focus on themselves instead of God.” RNS

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